Flood water was making driving conditions difficult as torrential rain swept across Devon on Wednesday morning. Heavy rain fell throughout the morning, causing issues in a number of locations around the county.

Around midday police reported that the main A381 road between Kingsbridge and Totnes was 'only just passable' due to flooding caused by the heavy rain. They added: "Please approach with care."

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Strong gusts are likely in exposed southern coasts of Devon and Cornwall. But there will be some fine weather over eastern England and north east Scotland with temperatures reaching the low 20s C in sunnier spots in the south. Highs elsewhere will remain in the mid to high teens C.

Wet and windy conditions will be back again on Thursday with low pressure stationed above the British Isles. However there will be sunny spells in central and southern England, but it will feel very fresh in the blustery wind. The mix of brief spells of sunshine, wind and rain will continue until the end of the month.